Are there any good books about raising boys as a single mother?

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Are there any good books about raising boys as a single mother?

Answer 1

You're lucky. Boys are easier than girls. They don't play the games girls do. Just treat them like boys. Let them be interested in sports, let them get dirty, force them to do things when they complain (like taking a bath), don't get in a hurry to let them drive. Boys don't do as well as girls in Jr. High, but check their homework every night to make sure they are doing it. Hug them and tell them you love them every day, whether they like it or not. Make sure they have good looking clothing, even if it is hard to afford, because other kids will be cruel. Make sure they have curfews and rules, and have punishments ready to enforce them. Make sure you all eat supper together at the table every night. Make them go to church on Sunday whether they (or you) like it or not (be careful to stay away from cult-like churches). The church can offer more for your boys than any book you can read.



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Answer 2

try this page for some tips...

parenting.ivillage.com/mom/structure/0,,n6lv-4,00.html



and this book seems to be popular among single moms... hope this helps... :o)

*Raising Boys Without Men : How Maverick Moms Are Creating the Next Generation of Exceptional Men- by Peggy Drexler, Linden Gross

*Mothers & Sons: Raising Boys to Be Men- by Jean Lush, Pamela Vredevelt

Answer 3

I think it is highly irresponsible to attempt to raise boys to become single mothers. Conditioning them to believe they are females trapped in male bodies, encouraging them to get a sex change, certainly these things don't fall under the category of responsible parenting.



And why must they become single mothers? Why train them to deny themselves a spouse?



I have to insist that any books on this topic will certainly not be *good* books.

Answer 4

yes it is actually called 'raising boys' by steve someone i reckon